05:30, 05:45 · Hotel pickup from 118 pickup points
Booking
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Guidekin's take
A shared sunrise run to Pico do Arieiro with hotel pickup inside the listed zones, in a short standard version or a premium one that adds breakfast and a levada walk when conditions allow.
The trail pass and any guided hike are separate options; bring warm clothes. 4.56 from 151 reviews at €35 per person.
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.
Option
What the operator says
From, per adult
Standard Sunrise TourThe page price
Duration: 3 hours Sunrise and transport only: Available daily. Ideal for guests wanting sunrise only and breakfast later at their hotel or in Funchal. Pickup included
€49
Premium Sunrise Tour
Levada Walk - Paradise Valley: Walk on this beautiful levada after the sunrise and breakfast. This levada walk will take around 45 minutes to complete Duration: 4 hours Breakfast: Coffee, tea, homemade cake, and ham and cheese sandwiches Pickup included
€70
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 20 September 2026.
Included and not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off within the listed pickup areas
Premium option includes breakfast with coffee, tea, homemade cake, and ham and cheese sandwiches
Shared sunrise experience at Pico do Arieiro
Premium option includes Paradise Valley levada walk, if safe conditions allow
Pickup and drop-off outside our defined service area
Breakfast in the Standard option
Levada walk in the Standard option
Guided PR1 hike or hiking assistance
PR1 trail pass unless the "Sunrise with Separate PR1 Pass" option is selected
Return transport from Achadas do Teixeira, Pico Ruivo, or any PR1 trail point
Reviews
4.6
151 ratings Viator 95 · Tripadvisor 56
89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 135 of 151
Star breakdown of all 151 ratings
5 stars
113 · 75%
4 stars
22 · 15%
3 stars
6 · 4%
2 stars
8 · 5%
1 star
2 · 1%
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Departure
05:30, 05:45 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 118 pickup points (118 pickup points listed by the operator, 118 of them hotels)
Operator
Charismatic Mountain; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Pico do Arieiro
Pico do Arieiro is Madeira’s third-highest peak and the highest viewpoint on the island reachable by car, at 1,818 metres above sea level. This is where you will watch the sunrise and enjoy one of Madeira’s most spectacular mountain settings above the clouds.
1h 20m
2
Included in the breakfast and walk version only
After sunrise, enjoy breakfast in a peaceful and sheltered setting. Breakfast is served buffet-style and includes sandwiches, homemade cake, biscuits, water, orange juice, fruit jam, cheese, and ham.
45 min · Admission included
3
Levada Da Serra Do Faial
Included in the breakfast and walk version only.
Continue the morning with a gentle walk in the Paradise Valley area, surrounded by lush greenery and native laurel forest.
40 min
4
Funchal
Pick up and drop off at funchal, plus driving to the different points of this experience takes roughly 1h15 minutes
1h 15m
About this tour, from the operator
Standard Version
Enjoy sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, Madeira’s highest viewpoint reachable by car, with hotel pickup within our listed pickup areas. Watch the day begin above the clouds in one of the island’s most spectacular mountain settings. This option is ideal for guests who prefer a shorter sunrise experience and want to return early after the activity, including those who may already have breakfast included at their accommodation.
Premium Version
Enjoy a fuller sunrise experience after early hotel pickup, travelling to Pico do Arieiro to watch the sunrise from 1,818 metres above sea level. After sunrise, enjoy an included breakfast with coffee, tea, toasted ham and cheese sandwiches, and homemade cake, followed by a relaxing Paradise Valley levada walk when safe conditions allow. This Premium option is designed for guests who want a more complete morning experience with extra time after sunrise. Please share dietary restrictions when booking.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check the option selected when booking. The Standard option includes hotel pickup/drop-off and the Pico do Arieiro sunrise visit. The Premium option also includes breakfast and a levada walk.
The levada walk is included only with the Premium option and is subject to weather, trail conditions, safety and availability on the day.
Weather, limited visibility, use of an alternative viewpoint, or inability to do the levada walk due to conditions do not automatically qualify for a refund if the main tour operates.
This experience is not a guided PR1 Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike. The Standard option is a sunrise viewpoint visit. The Premium option includes a Paradise Valley levada walk after breakfast, not the PR1 mountain hike. The PR1 trail pass is included only if the "Sunrise with Separate PR1 Pass" option is selected.
The PR1 pass does not include a guided hike, hiking assistance, extra waiting time, or return transport from Achadas do Teixeira, Pico Ruivo, or any PR1 trail point.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included only within the listed pickup areas. Pickup outside the defined service area is not included.
Breakfast is included only with the Premium option. Breakfast is not included with the Standard option.
Please bring warm clothing and suitable footwear. Mountain temperatures can be much lower than in Funchal before sunrise.
Mountain weather can change quickly, and clear views, sunrise colours or visibility cannot be guaranteed. The tour normally operates when access is open and conditions are safe. If conditions at Pico do Arieiro are not favourable, an alternative viewpoint such as Palheiro or another suitable location may be used.
Toilet and restaurant facilities at Pico do Arieiro may be limited or closed before sunrise. Please plan accordingly before departure.
The PR1 pass is a separate permit arrangement, subject to official availability. It is not guaranteed for the sunrise time or within the excursion schedule. Preferred PR1 times depend on official availability.
Good to know
Food included see what is included
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.